Janet Jackson’s Live in Hawaii is a sizzling scorcher of a concert that was first released on DVD in September of 2002. Filmed at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, the concert was the last stop on Janet’s 2001 All for You tour and featured songs from most of her albums. HBO originally aired the show, which was a ratings dynamo as watched by over 12 million households. Now, Eagle Rock Entertainment is re-releasing the concert DVD for fans that may not have caught it the first time around.
The sales of the All for You album were around two-million copies, representing a drop-off from previous albums. Nevertheless, the title song was a considerable hit on radio and Janet’s popularity continued to be unquestionable. The apparent disappointment of The Velvet Rope tour was still fresh on the minds of most critics as the All for You tour began.
It was initially slated to be an international excursion, but after the events of September 11 the majority of the intercontinental leg was cancelled. Janet did do four Japanese dates in January of 2002 before returning to the United States for the rest of the tour. The Honolulu show found on the DVD is from February 16, 2002.
For those who have seen Janet Jackson before, they likely know the formula and likely don’t care; a Janet Jackson concert is a compelling experience. The Hawaii concert features the customary ensemble of dancers and singers, the theatrics, the wardrobe changes, the lighting, and the always-dazzling choreography. Jackson’s concert is on-point and proficient from the opening track (“Come On Get Up”) to the last song (“Together Again”).
The structure of the concert is conventional, but never dull. Constant shots of the crowd help to illustrate the festive air of the show, as Janet has the audience eating out of the palm of her hand. Audience members are singing along, dancing, jumping up and down, and having a wonderful time throughout the extensive set.
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